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Dear Outlook readers,

You are not alone. Today, I pray that you can sense God's abiding love through all the tiny miracles you encounter: a coworker extending grace with a deadline, a sleepy toddler, the particular color green of the tree on the corner. God's love abounds limitlessly.

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Grace and peace,
Rose Schrott
Outlook interim associate editor

Worship Aids

Order of Worship — Oct. 17, 2021
by Shelli Latham

Children’s Sabbath — Weekly Christian ed lesson
by Joelle Brummit-Yale

Servant leadership — Family faith formation for Oct. 17, 2021
by Rebecca Davis

21st Sunday after Pentecost — Oct. 17, 2021
by Shelli Latham

News & Stories

The caregiver’s role: What a hospice chaplain learned as he cared for others and himself
As a hospice chaplain, G. Todd Williams has learned much as he cares for others and himself.

The roller coaster of joys and concerns
Publicly shared "Prayers of the People" always invite a sense of chaos for the worship leader. But what if that messiness is where we find a glimpse of God? — Julie Raffety

Eldercare as Art and Ministry
Irene V. Jackson-Brown offers a great primer to eldercare through practical advice and case studies spread throughout the book, and her use of priceless vignettes. — Kitty Hahn-Campanella

George Whipple: A steadfast servant of the Lord
As George retires after 30 years of service with Outlook, Jill Duffield gives thanks.

Condom chaplain: ministering to college students about sex and faith
College chaplain Maggie Alsup reflects on the intersection of faith and sex and how she accompanies college students who are asking big questions about the church and themselves.